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Requesting the option for entering Swing Percentage as a real number rather than an integer
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Description
Your idea
I'd like to have the option of setting score playback to a value between 60.01% to 62.99% swing. But MuseScore MuseScore 4.02 and MuseScore 3.6 reject non-integer values, truncating anything after two digits.
I've observed—by playing with an adjustable swing metronome and from analyzing audio recordings of my playing—that my natural swing zone is typically between 61 and 62 percent, which is why I'm making this request. Recently I wanted to set a score to 61.5, but can't.
The integer values are restrictive ... and hopefully needlessly so! I'd love to see the option for finer adjustments.
scorster
Problem to be solved
The integer values for Swing Percentage are restrictive ... and hopefully needlessly so! I'd love to see the option for finer adjustments.
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Research direction
No files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by locating the Swing Percentage setting and its score-playback handling, then trace how the value is validated and converted. Done means values such as 61.5% can be entered, retained, and reflected in playback without truncation.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- cpp
- Domain
- desktop
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
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- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 42/100